Buyer II

Komline Sanderson•Rockford Township, IL

10d•$85,000 - $95,000

About The Position

Recognized as the leader in providing the highest quality coolant filtration products and services, we proudly serve the US automotive, aerospace, agriculture, and general machine tool industries. Uniquely positioned in our ability to produce large central systems for an entire plant down to individual filters for a single cutting machine on the floor, our proprietary filtration and cooling technologies come second to none. Having a strong background in manufacturing, the Buyer II will manage procurement activities, vendor relations, and materials planning. The Buyer II will play a critical role in ensuring timely and cost-effective sourcing of raw materials, components, and services essential to the production operations. The Buyer II will also be responsible for purchasing products, goods, and materials to support the operations, customer service, and sales teams.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Supply Chain, Business, Finance, etc.) or equivalent experience
Computer skills and aptitude to learn internal Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Inventory Management applications
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of products
Proficient Interpersonal ability to work with team members, clients, and suppliers
Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

5+ years of experience in the field of procurement

Responsibilities

Source, negotiate, and purchase raw materials, components, and supplies in alignment with production needs
Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Production teams on product launches and supplier development
Track and report on procurement KPIs, lead times, cost savings, and vendor compliance
Prepare and issue purchase orders, RFQs, and contracts
Recording purchase order acknowledgments and updating PO discrepancies
Expediting and performing procurement activities to ensure the organization's current and anticipated demand for products and materials (stock and non-stock) are met and in alignment with purchasing strategies
Developing an effective and accurate system for monitoring purchase orders
Working within the management team to ensure that all deliveries satisfy the assigned orders and report any back ordered or missing products
Assisting buyers with maintaining inventory levels and materials on a regular basis
Effectively communicating with the management team to ensure all orders are accurate
Monitor the quality and timeliness of products and materials supplied; may coordinate the return of damaged goods and/or replacement items
Communicate with vendors to resolve problems with timeliness and product quality
Maintain and cultivate relationships with suppliers, internal, and external customers
Research and resolve account payables nonconformance with suppliers